Middlesex University Dubai

Middlesex University Dubai (MDX Dubai) is the first overseas campus of the internationally renowned Middlesex University in London. Established in 2004, it has grown into the largest British higher education institution in Dubai, as per KHDA’s Private Higher Education Open Data 2023 – 2024 report, based on student enrolments for the fourth consecutive year.

The Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) of the UAE’s Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MOHESR) granted MDX Dubai its initial institutional licence on 9 January 2025.

The university offers foundation, undergraduate, and postgraduate programmes across a wide variety of subjects. It was also the first university in the region to offer a face-to-face LLB (British Qualifying Law) Degree.

MDX Dubai is a global university committed to supporting a culturally and internationally diverse student body through challenging academic programmes, innovative research, and professional practice. It prepares students to be skilled professionals ready for the modern world, committed to lifelong learning, and able to contribute meaningfully to their communities.

Campuses and Facilities:

MDX Dubai has two campuses:

• Dubai Knowledge Park (DKP): Main campus with modern facilities, high-tech classrooms, and study areas. Home to: Icon Studio Fashion Lab, MDX Studios Film Lab, Sports Performance Lab, RoboTechx Lab, VRx Lab, and more.

• Dubai International Academic City (DIAC): Serves as the MBA Global Study Hub with state-of-the-art facilities and independent learning labs, specifically for the MBA (Daytime Delivery) programme.

Why Choose Middlesex University Dubai?

• Largest UK university in Dubai (KHDA report)

• 6,300 students from 127 nationalities

• 80+ programmes at foundation, undergraduate, postgraduate, and MBA levels

• 30+ sports teams and social clubs (including 17 social clubs and 15 sports teams)

• Scholarships and grants available to all students

• Located in the heart of a global business hub

• Students graduate 100% employable

• Part of a global university network with campuses in London, Dubai, and Mauritius

• Awarded 5-Star KHDA rating in 2020 and again in 2022

• 247,000+ global alumni

Programme Offerings:

Students can choose from UK-accredited programmes in: Business, Law, Education, Media & Marketing, Accounting & Finance, Psychology, Graphic & Fashion Design, IT & Data Science, Robotics, and more!

Intakes:

• Main Intakes: September and January

• Additional Intakes:

  • April and July for the MBA (Daytime Delivery) programme

  • April for the International Foundation Programme (IFP)

Explore an academic journey that combines British educational standards with the dynamic environment of Dubai at Middlesex University Dubai.